Mathematical Calculation of X-Rays/Gamma-Rays Interaction with Zinc Bismuth Borate Glass Using Phy-x Program in Compton Energy Range

Abstract

The zinc bismuth borate (ZBB)glasses have been calculated using Phy-X program at the Compton energy range. The ZBB glasses were decided in the concentration of Bi₂O₃ = 25, 30, 35 and 40 mol%. The mass attenuation coefficient, the effective atomic number, the effective electron density, the half value layer and the lead equivalent thickness were investigated. The results show the trend of ${\mu }_m$ values were decrease when the Compton energy increasing and found the ${\mu }_m$ values were higher when the concentration of Bi₂O₃ increases. The Z_eff and N_eff show similar trend showing that the ${\mu }_m$ values decrease with decrease in Bi₂O₃ content. The HVL value shows lowest with an increase in concentration of Bi₂O₃ suggesting their role to be good candidature for radiation shielding material applications. The lead equivalent thickness of glass samples shows a good trend when adding more concentration of Bi₂O₃ and found the highest value at 40 mol% of Bi₂O₃ concentration.

Keywords:

• Phy-X program
• the mass attenuation coefficient
• effective atomic number
• the half value layer

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University and Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).